Haven vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Boy #1,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe harbor, place of refuge"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Haven Rank #1,482

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1482 for Haven.

Is Haven or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Haven at #1482 in the United States.

What do Haven and West mean?

Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Haven and West boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.